A Pearl-Set Gold and Enamel Snuff Box, Probably Guidon & Gide, Geneva, 1800-1801

rectangular with cut corners, the lid painted with a young lady arranging a flower basket, and a putto peeking at her from behind the trees to the right, a swan approaching on the lake behind her, in a frame of large half pearls, the sides and base decorated in translucent green enamel over chevron engine-turning, the angles enameled with taille d'épargne turtledoves carrying ovals with flaming hearts around their necks, within a black and blue taille d'épargne enamel tulip border, maker's mark G.G incuse only,

in associated red leather case

Length 3 1/4 in.

8.3 cm